Patrick Daly Interlinks Podcast

Japan is one of the few places in the world where the ancient and the ultra-modern don’t just sit side by side – they actively reinforce each other. In this episode of Interlinks, I take you on a journey across central Japan to explore exactly that: how philosophy turns into behaviour, how culture becomes process, and how long-term strategy shows up in the tiny details of daily life and operations...

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Clemens Schoeller , VP of Global Consulting and Business Development at AutoStore — a global pioneer in modular, cube-based warehouse automation systems, with over 1,600 systems deployed in 60+ countries. We explore: Clemens’ personal journey through engineering, consulting, and automation leadership How AutoStore balances its identity between software i...

In this episode of Interlinks , I explore the rapidly growing strategic importance of India — now the world’s fourth-largest economy and a critical pole in the emerging multipolar global order. From a macro perspective, India’s re-emergence as a global economic heavyweight is not just a historical correction — it is a fundamental shift in global supply chains, trade flows, and investment prioritie...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly is joined by Eoin Conway , CEO of Canary 7, a warehouse management systems software solutions provider based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland. Canary 7 services 3PLs across the U.K., U.S., Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, and specializes in integrating systems, labour and order management, and increasingly advanced AI and automated decision‑...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined once again by Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group and one of North America’s foremost supply chain advisors. Lisa brings deep expertise across ERP systems, SIOP processes, and manufacturing transformation, and is widely recognized for her work helping manufacturers and distributors modernize operations and enhance customer responsiveness. Wit...

In this episode of Interlinks I’m joined by Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport magazine—one of Ireland’s most experienced commentators on freight, logistics, and trade. We unpack how recent shocks and policy shifts are reshaping Ireland–UK–EU connectivity and what that really means for shippers, carriers, and supply-chain leaders. In...

In this latest episode of Interlinks , I sit down with Hamish Mackenzie, founder of Newspace AI, to explore how supply chain leaders can cut through the hype surrounding artificial intelligence and start leveraging its real potential—today. With a pragmatic lens, Hamish breaks down how generative AI differs from past tech waves, why it's not just another buzzword, and how it can be harnessed to dr...

In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Adam Goldman, franchise consultant, former franchisee, and specialist in helping international investors enter the U.S. market through proven franchise models. From a supply chain standpoint, franchising offers a unique lens on operational excellence—combining global brand standards with local execution to deliver consistent quality and service across m...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined by Ronan Guest , Business Consulting Partner at EY Ireland, to explore how procurement is evolving from a traditional cost-cutting function into a critical driver of strategic value. With over 20 years of global experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategy at companies like Intel, Dell, and Stryker, Ronan brings a wealth of insight into...

Berlin: Strategic Logistics Hub and European Pivot Point Episode of Interlinks with Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist In this special episode of Interlinks , the guest isn’t a person — it’s a city. Join me, Patrick Daly, as I take you on a whistle-stop tour of Berlin , Germany’s capital and a dynamic symbol of freedom, innovation, and geopolitical importance. But beyond the Berlin Wall a...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined by Oriol Lopez, business consultant based in Barcelona, and Miguel Diaz, former banker and CEO of ZALIA Logistics Park in Asturias. Together, we dig deep into what’s being hailed as the Spanish economic miracle . Spain has outpaced its European peers in growth and recovery—but is it all it seems? We explore what’s driving this momentum: from booming touri...

Welcome to this solo episode of Interlinks . I'm your host, Patrick Daly, The Macro-to-Micro Strategist ™ and in this episode I am going to take you on a voyage to some of the most important maritime chokepoints around the world that are essential to how modern economies work and to the supply chains support them. We’re diving into a topic that doesn’t always make headlines but has massive consequ...

In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Oleksandr Petryk, CEO of Dinamicka Development, a software company based in Kyiv, Ukraine, that delivers end-to-end IT solutions for international clients, including custom ERP systems for the logistics sector. We discuss Oleksandr’s entrepreneurial journey from Microsoft-certified trainer to tech founder, and the strategic thinking behind Dinamicka Dev...

In this episode of Interlinks , I’m joined once again by two of my expert colleagues from the Global Supply Chain Think Tank in the U.S.: Lisa Anderson , President of LMA Consulting in Los Angeles, and Diane Garcia , President of Lorraine Consulting in Phoenix. Both are highly experienced consultants working at the coalface of U.S. manufacturing and supply chain strategy. Together, we explore the...

🎙️ Episode Title: The Evolution of Irish Road Transport – With Jarlath Sweeney of Fleet Transport 📌 Episode Description: In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Jarlath Sweeney , owner and editor of Fleet Transport Ireland , the country's leading publication group for the transport and commercial vehicle sector. Jarlath shares the remarkable story of his journey from a family haulage busines...

🎙️ Episode Title: Adapting Supply Chains in a Disrupted Global Landscape 🧑‍💼 Guest: Howard Knott , Project Director at the Irish Exporters Association and columnist at Fleet Transport Magazine. 📦 Episode Overview: In this episode of Interlinks , I speak with Howard Knott—veteran logistics expert and commentator—about the evolving realities of global supply chains and their significance for Irel...

🎙️ Episode Title: Leadership, Policy, and Business Impact in a Shifting U.S. Landscape 🧑‍💼 Guest: Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks – President & CEO of TransLeadership, Inc., executive leadership advisor, and author of Lead Yourself First: The Senior Leader’s Guide to Engaging Your People for Greater Performance and Impact . With over 30 years' experience advising values-based and Christian executive...

In this episode of Interlinks , Patrick Daly explores the deepening strategic, economic, and cultural ties between Ireland and Portugal. Speaking from Lisbon, Patrick delves into the historical and contemporary links that bind these two Atlantic-facing nations—from shared maritime histories and religious connections to modern trade, logistics, and geopolitical cooperation. As global supply chains...

In this episode of Interlinks , host Patrick Daly in Dublin, Ireland is joined by two expert guests from opposite sides of the globe: Art Koch, President of Arthur Koch Management Consultants in Miami, Florida, and David Ogilvie, Principal at David Ogilvie Consulting in Brisbane, Australia. Together, they explore the impact of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff policies and the resulting u...

Welcome to another episode of the Interlinks Podcast . In this episode, I talk to Jake Fisher , Business Development Manager for AutoStore in the UK, and Conor Mannion , Business Development Manager for AutoStore in Ireland. AutoStore is a Norwegian technology company specializing in advanced automated storage and retrieval systems designed to significantly enhance warehouse efficiency. The compan...

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast, we talk to three special guests in relation to an exciting new European project that is currently underway sponsored by CEDR (the Conference of the European Directors of Roads) that is focused on developing recommendations for policies in relation to Intelligent Access to the road networks of Europe. Our guests today are: Paul Davison , Associate Director...

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast I talk to Keith Smith, President and CEO of Vonco Products, LLC located in Trevor Wisconsin in US. Vonco is a contract manufacturing company or CMO operating in the strategically critical medical devices sector with signicant business both inside and outside the US. Keith is an industrial engineer by profession and an entrepreneur by vocation with 25 years...

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast I talk to Jesper Brandin, Chief Marketing Officer at Nowaste Logistics, based in Helsingborg, Sweden. Nowaste Logistics is a Swedish third-party logistics service provider headquartered in Helsingborg one of Sweden's major ports on the Oresund, the narrow stretch of water that separates Sweden from Denmark and joins the Baltic Sea to the North Sea. Nowaste...

In this episode of the Interlinks podcast I talk to Michel Sprujit, President of Brain Corp International. Brain Corp is a San Diego-based technology company specializing in the development of intelligent, autonomous navigation systems for everyday machines focusing on machine learning and computer vision systems for self-driving robots such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Applications range a...

In this episode of Interlinks I talk to Stephen Stynes, entrepreneur, coach, facilitator, soon-to-be published author, and a life-long student of human behaviour and potential. Stephen is an Irishman, originally from Dublin, now based in Barcelona, Spain from where he works with his clients through both Spanish and English. I have known Stephen for about 25 years, having met initially around the t...